Feature Assurance Leader

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In this position...

In this role you will be leading a global team of technical leaders responsible for ensuring that all features across all Ford and Lincoln programs launch with perfection. You will develop test plans execute negative testing influence other test execution and systems teams and ultimately have final approval over the launch of feature content. Reporting to the Director of FAST (Feature Assurance and Systems Troubleshooting) you will also have full authority to set and drive team strategies and align to department goals.

What youll do...

Strategic leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership to the Features Assurance Engineering team fostering a culture of collaboration innovation and excellence. Design and drive test strategies into cross-organizational teams. Design develop and execute new negative test plans across all features.

Product ownership: Responsible for the launch of the global product portfolio of over 110 features ensuring partner teams create robust architecture design DFMEAs and requirements and integrating hardware and software solutions together to a product on a program. Accountable for chief-level feature sign-off for launch.

Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (including product/program management validation and verification software hardware design integration quality and architecture) to drive execution to program timelines.

Triage and troubleshooting: Provide technical guidance and expertise in areas such as connectivity body chassis powertrain EV and work with partners in infotainment and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. Apply a cross-functional vehicle- and system-level mindset to understand and help troubleshoot end-to-end feature operation.

Quality assurance & risk management: Drive warranty and other launch feedback into execution and partnered feature design teams. Ensure the highest standards of design excellence quality and reliability through evaluative testing and reviewing verification feature results. Identify and mitigate technical risks and challenges associated with features proactively addressing issues to ensure successful delivery.

Continuous improvement & communication: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize feature development and deployment processes tools and methodologies enhancing efficiency and effectiveness. Communicate project status risks and opportunities to executive leadership and stakeholders providing regular updates and insights.

Youll have...

Education: Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Software Engineering or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in system engineering software development or related technical roles within the automotive industry demonstrating a deep understanding of software and hardware systems.

Technical expertise: Proven expertise in defining developing and optimizing secure and safe feature systems for vehicles including a comprehensive understanding of system architecture integration verification processes and performance requirements specific to automotive applications.

Communication & collaboration: Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively engage with cross-functional teams external partners and stakeholders to drive successful feature system development projects.

Leadership: Proven leadership abilities with a track record of mentoring and guiding technical teams fostering innovation and delivering high-quality feature systems that meet safety security and performance objectives.

Even better you may have...

Education: Masters degree in a technical or Management field.

Experience:

10 years of experience in automotive electrical systems.

5 years in people management.

Experience launching new vehicles with a track record of achieving plant quality targets.

Ford-specific knowledge: Mastery of product development deliverables and Ford engineering tools

(AVBOM / WERS / AIMS / 5Ds / eFDVS Jama / Engineering Sign Off / DFMEA / Six Sigma/Confluence and Jira applications)

Strategic & systemic thinking: Demonstrated ability to comprehend end-to-end systems of systems apply systemic thinking critical thinking and strategic reasoning to identify opportunities rapidly understand complex concerns provide alternative solutions and drive strategy from concept through to production.

Adaptability: Comfort with ambiguity with a demonstrated ability to structure an approach to complex problems and drive clarity on solutions.

Innovation: Understand and drive innovation and change in processes engineering excellence quality and efficiency.

Continuous improvement mindset: A drive for a system approach to design and development coupled with a desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement.

What youll receive in return

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills

Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and more

Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments and more

Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases

Tuition assistance

Established and active employee resource groups

Paid time off for individual and team community service

A generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a leadership level 5.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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